| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $33.88 | 6.852% | $36.2015 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.37 | 8.671% | $126.4604 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.77 | 3.526% | $175.7561 | $175.76 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.50 | 12.535% | $160.3624 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.57 | 12.243% | $247.5744 | $247.57 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.43 | 12.368% | $161.1694 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.83 | 6.495% | $188.3151 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.35 | $1,095.8393 | $1,095.84 | $1,095.75 | $1,096.00 | |